July carries us through the heart of Cancer season. It’s a month of emotional nourishment, self-awareness, and reconnecting with our inner and outer homes. Cancer, a water sign ruled by the moon, reminds us to move with care, tend to our roots, and to honor the wisdom that comes through feeling deeply.

Cancer’s wisdom teaches us that our environment is a reflection of our inner world. When we nurture our space—whether it’s our home, our schedule, or our energetic boundaries—we create the conditions for emotional safety and growth.

With the Cancer New Moon arriving at the end of June, we step into July ready to set intentions that focus on emotional alignment, inner healing, and building a sense of safety from within. As we move through each moon phase this month—Libra’s call for balance in relationships, Capricorn’s grounding reminder of discipline and direction, Aries’ spark of courage and release, and Leo’s radiant invitation for self-expression—we’re given opportunities to connect more deeply to both ourselves and the world around us.

By working with these lunar energies you can bring more clarity, growth, and self-awareness to your life. Follow along with the journal prompts, self-care rituals, and affirmations to stay attuned to the emotional and energetic shifts of each moon phase in the month of July.

 

New Moon in Cancer – June 25

Theme: Emotional Reset, Inner Nurturing, Home

This New Moon in Cancer is a sacred pause for self-care, emotional clarity, and reconnecting with your sense of home—within and around you. It invites you to set intentions rooted in your emotional needs and personal comfort. Cancer energy asks: what helps you feel safe, seen, and supported?

Self-Care Activities:

• Spend time in water—bathing, swimming, or just listening to the sound of it
• Create a cozy environment or refresh your home
• Listen to “New Moon Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” exclusive to Luna Focus

Journal Prompts:

• What does emotional safety look and feel like for me right now?
• What new beginning do I want to create from a place of care and sensitivity?
• How can I better nurture myself and my space?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I am held and nourished by my inner and outer home.
• I trust my feelings to guide me to truth.
• I create space for tenderness, healing, and emotional growth.

 

First Quarter Moon in Libra – July 2

Theme: Balance, Relationships, Harmony in Action

This Libra moon invites a thoughtful pause to check in on the intentions you set during the Cancer New Moon. Are you tending to your needs without neglecting your relationships? Libra encourages us to take mindful action that restores balance, especially in our partnerships and inner peace.

Self-Care Activities:

• Have a heart-to-heart with someone close to you
• Write gratitude letters to the people you love most
• Listen to “First Quarter Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” exclusive to Luna Focus

Journal Prompts:

• What area of my life feels out of balance right now?
• How can I take aligned action to bring more harmony into my relationships?
  
• What do I value most about my relationships?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I give and receive with grace.
• I attract only beautiful, healthy relationships into my life.
• I take aligned action that restores balance in my life.

 

Full Moon in Capricorn – July 10

Theme: Responsibility, Success, Long Term Vision

This Full Moon in Capricorn brings illumination around your ambitions, boundaries, and sense of responsibility. It’s a time to celebrate progress and release outdated expectations. What are you building—and is it aligned with your true values? Use this moon to reflect on structure, discipline, and emotional maturity.

Self-Care Activities:

• Organize or plan a long-term goal
• Acknowledge your growth with a gratitude or wins list
• Listen to “Full Moon Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” exclusive to Luna Focus

Journal Prompts:

• What accomplishments am I proud of right now?
• Where have I taken on too much, and what can I release?
• What am I working toward—and why does it matter to me?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I honor my progress and growth.
• I release pressure and choose what truly matters.
• I am building a life rooted in purpose.

 

Last Quarter Moon in Aries — July 17

Theme: Courage, Releasing Patterns, Reigniting Drive

As the lunar cycle winds down, this Aries moon calls for bold release. Let go of fear, hesitation, or habits that keep you from your full expression. Aries brings fiery clarity, urging you to trust your instincts, act on your desires, and reconnect with your passion.

Self-Care Activities:

• Do breathwork or cardio to move stuck energy
• Burn a list of what you’re letting go
• Listen to “Last Quarter Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” exclusive to Luna Focus

Journal Prompts:

• What pattern or belief am I ready to break free from?
  
• Where have I been holding myself back from taking action?
  
• What does courage look like for me right now?
  

Affirmations for the Week:

• I release fear and ignite my inner fire.
• I trust my instincts to lead me forward.
• I am brave enough to begin again.

 

New Moon in Leo – July 24

Theme: Creativity, Self-Expression, Confidence

This Leo New Moon is a radiant invitation to set intentions around joy, confidence, and bold authenticity. It’s a beautiful time to reconnect with your creative passions and lead with your heart. What do you want to shine more brightly in your life?

Self-Care Activities:

• Make or perform something creative just for fun
• Write a letter from your future self who’s living out your intention
• Listen to “New Moon Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” exclusive to Luna Focus

Journal Prompts:

• How can I express myself more freely and confidently?
• What brings me joy, and how can I make more space for it?
• What would I do if I trusted my light was enough?

Affirmations for the Week:

• I am worthy of being seen and celebrated.
• My joy is magnetic.
• I lead with love, light, and purpose.

 

As you move through the moon's phases this month, let Cancer season remind you that growth doesn't always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from feeling more. By tending to your emotional world, caring for your environment, and honoring your inner rhythms, you create space for true transformation. Each moon offers a moment to pause, realign, and return home to yourself. Let this be a month of gentle clarity, heartfelt intention, and meaningful connection — within and all around you.

For additional moon-guided self-reflection, goal setting, and habit building tools, download the Luna Focus app on the App Store and Google Play.